About IUPUI
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is Indiana’s most comprehensive university campus. IUPUI was formed in 1969, but several programs have provided Central Indiana with quality education and services for much of the century.
IUPUI is a premier urban institution and offers students courses year round at times during days, evenings and weekends that meet the demanding schedules of adult learners.
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therapeutic Massage
Certificate Program
About Community Learning Network
The IUPUI Community Learning Network provides hundreds of continuing education classes and serves over 7,000 learners annually in Central Indiana with more than 15 certificate programs.
Continuing Education Programs
IUPUI CommUnIty LearnIng network 620 Union Drive, Room 142
Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: (317) 278-7600 Fax: (317) 274-2638 Online: www.cln.iupui.edu
For information about additional certificate programs, please visit us online or call our offices.
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Therapeutic Massage
The Therapeutic Massage Certificate is committed to offering a comprehensive program that will develop professional massage therapists. Persons that complete this program are able to qualify for positions as trained and knowledgeable massage therapists.
Program Objectives
• Prepare the students for a successful career as a massage therapist
• Train the students in development of communications and business skills
• Teach the students a thorough knowledge of the structure and function of the body as it relates
to their field of study
graduates wiLL be:
• Competent in effective massage techniques
• Aware of principles of massage therapy, knowing when to treat and when to refer
• Have the necessary scholastic information to take the National Certification (NCTMB) exam offered to bodyworkers
Your Door to Opportunity
Course of studY
• 600 classroom hours (Includes 50 in-class clinical sessions)
200 hours anatoMY & phYsioLogY 400 hours of the foLLowing:
• Canine Massage
• Communications/Business Skills
• Contraindications/Benefits
• CPR
• Draping Technique
• Geriatric Massage
• History & Ethics
• Legalities
• Medical Terminology
• Pregnancy Massage
• Seated Massage
• Sports Massage
• Stone Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Therapeutics
inCLuding introduCtions to:
A.I.S., Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Cranial Sacral, Equine Massage, Hydrotherapy, Infant Massage, Lymph Drainage, Myofascial, P.N.F., Polarity, Reflexology, Reiki, Thai Massage, Trager, and Trigger Point Therapy
Certificate Requirements
To receive the certificate at graduation, students must complete 600 hours. The full amount of tuition must be paid. All assignments must be made up to the satisfaction of the faculty. Arrangements for make-up work will be made with individual instructors.
Classes for Fall 2009
weekend: 9/11/09 – 10/16/10
Fri.; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. & Sat.; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
eVening: 9/14/09 – 10/28/10 Mon., Wed., & Thu.; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
to take a tour of the indiana therapeutiC Massage sChooL, pLease CaLL (317) 439-4448.
Therapeutic Massage
Class Location
7780 north MiChigan road indianapoLis, in
(317) 439-4448
adMission requireMents
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Submit a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit an application for admission
• Must be willing to give and receive massages from other students during class time
eVaLuation
Students will be tested and receive evaluations reflecting level of competency.
disMissaL Conditions
Possession/unlawful use of drugs/alcohol on school property; attendance in an impaired condition; attendance below class requirements; behavior detrimental to the program; and failure to pay tuition.
attendanCe
Students are expected to attend all classes. Absence/
tardiness will be recorded. Illness or emergencies warrant make-up of materials before end of program. Reinstatement will be at administration’s discretion.
finanCiaL Considerations
There is no financial aid available through the university.
You must seek your own financial lender. This program qualifies for Veteran’s benefits through the federal government. Eligible veterans may contact the VA coordinator at (317) 274-5045.
Career training Loans
Please use the school number after the financial lender’s phone number for faster service. Each student is responsible for obtaining their own career loan.
SML Financial Corp.: 1 (888) 2SALLIE #605833
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Fees & Tuition
singLe tuition paYMent: $7,000 appLiCation fee: $35
textbooks:
Purchased separately (additional cost $100-$150) 75% refund:
Only if student notifies Continuing Education in writing. Request must be made within at least 30 business days from first class meeting.
Therapeutic Massage
Circle the class of interest:
weekend: 9/11/09 – 10/16/10
Fri.; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. & Sat.; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
eVening: 9/14/09 – 10/28/10 Mon., Wed., & Thu.; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Please attach high school or college transcription and one letter of reference to this application. CERT99I09
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daYtiMe phone#:
eVening phone#:
address:
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who shouLd be notified in Case of eMergenCY?
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phone:
reLationship:
present oCCupation:
date of birth:
high sChooL/CoLLege:
date of graduation or ged:
haVe You been ConViCted of a feLonY in the Last 5 Years?
Yes (pLease expLain)
no
pLease write a one paragraph stateMent expLaining Your reason for appLYing to this prograM.
date:
signature:
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Mail Application To:
IUPUI Community Learning Network 620 Union Drive, Room 244
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indiana Massage School Phone: (317) 439-4448
Fees and Enrollment
The one-time Certificate Program Fee of
$35.00 is due upon registration. Learner must pay individual course fees or additional fees listed during website registration.
Refer to course numbers listed in the catalog.
